America’s New Microwave Robot Can Fry Drone Swarms in Seconds – Meet Leonidas AR!
Right then — picture this: a 10-ton robot rolling across the battlefield, and instead of shooting missiles… it fries drones with microwaves. Not your kitchen kind, mind you — this is the Leonidas AR, the world’s first high-pulse microwave robot from Epirus and General Dynamics Land Systems.
Leonidas AR combines Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave weapon with GDLS’s TRX unmanned ground vehicle. The TRX is hybrid-electric, AI-enhanced, and can travel over 300 miles on one charge, with a top speed of around 45 mph. Think of it as a self-driving tank that hates drones.
Now, the Leonidas part fires bursts of high-power microwaves that disable the electronics of enemy drones — literally knocking them out of the sky in seconds.
Unlike missiles or guns, this system doesn’t shoot anything physical. It uses invisible electromagnetic pulses — kind of like an electronic thunderclap — that overload drone circuits.
Even better, it’s software-defined, so operators can fine-tune frequencies, create safe zones to protect friendly tech, and even update the system remotely. It’s precise, fast, and surprisingly eco-friendly compared to old-school hardware.
Here’s where it gets interesting for Americans: this isn’t just a military gadget — it’s a glimpse of the future.
- Lower cost defense – each “shot” is basically electricity, not a $100,000 missile.
- Protects infrastructure – airports, stadiums, and borders could all use this tech against rogue drones.
- Software upgradable – it adapts as threats evolve.
- Safe and non-explosive – it disables, not destroys.
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